The report says the Nationals may not go the eight to 10 years that Fielder’s agent, Scott Boras, is seeking. The club might want a shorter deal, but Haudricourt believes if the Nationals can match or exceed the $25.4 million annual salary that Albert Pujols is getting from the Angels, Boras and his client should still be pleased.

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